DIY - E70 Transfer Case Fluid Change

[Attacking Mid]

The actuator bolts onto the outside of the TC. The bolts are a little hard to get to, but otherwise it's a pretty easy job. Once you remove the actuator, you need to remove the cover that is peened in place. That will expose the gear that can wear - you'll generally get a code if that gear strips, as the actuator can't do its job. From there, you'd need to continue disassembly of the electric motor portion to clean and grease the moving parts (shaft/bearings, commutator, perhaps new brushes?) As I said, I opted to buy a used, low-mileage actuator on ebay rather than try repairing mine.

AM.

[jbash87]

JohnWickMD , what Attacking Mid has suggested is very plausible, however it is MUCH easier and cheaper to try a different software first. If that doesn't work then yes, you're probably looking at a new/used actuator.

[RhythmMachine]

Question for all of you who have done this successfully... how do you measure the torque when using a ratcheting wrench (either the 14mm in the original instructions or a 19mm with the stubby 14mm bit another user posted on page 4)? Do you just go by feel, or do you somehow rig up your torque wrench to rotate the ratcheting wrench?

[Spaceme1117]

Originally Posted by RhythmMachine

Question for all of you who have done this successfully... how do you measure the torque when using a ratcheting wrench (either the 14mm in the original instructions or a 19mm with the stubby 14mm bit another user posted on page 4)? Do you just go by feel, or do you somehow rig up your torque wrench to rotate the ratcheting wrench?

By feel. Just snug things up.